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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

T.J. Hockenson vs TreVeyon HendersonWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 11.1 PPG to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

TreVeyon Henderson is the better fantasy play this season.

Cross-position decisions depend on league format. In half-PPR, TreVeyon Henderson (11.1 PPG) is the higher-floor play. T.J. Hockenson (5.8 PPG) could win a specific week on touchdown variance. For FLEX spots, lean toward the player with the softer defensive matchup that week rather than defaulting to season averages.

High confidence: stats strongly favor the leader, and the gap is unlikely to close on matchup alone.

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TEMinnesota Vikings#30

T.J. Hockenson

PPG

5.8

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

438

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 6

RBNew England Patriots#24PPG LEADER

TreVeyon Henderson

PPG

11.1

Games

Rush Yds

911

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

221

Bye

Week 11

The Edge Chart

T.J. Hockenson

TreVeyon Henderson

Head to Head

5.8 PPG11.1 PPG

15 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 11

Fantasy Tiers

T.J. Hockenson: Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE (ranked #30 at the position). TreVeyon Henderson: Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB (ranked #24 at the position). Comparing across positions, raw PPG is less useful than positional scarcity. A Tier 4 (Bench/Bye Fill) TE is harder to replace on waivers than a Tier 3 (Flex/Starter) RB in most league formats.

T.J. Hockenson vs TreVeyon Henderson: The Full Breakdown

Comparing T.J. Hockenson (TE, Minnesota Vikings) against TreVeyon Henderson (RB, New England Patriots) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 PPG in 2025 over 15 games, while TreVeyon Henderson posted 11.1 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

T.J. Hockenson has his bye in Week 6, TreVeyon Henderson in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

If you can acquire TreVeyon Henderson at a discount because your league-mates undervalue running back production, do it. T.J. Hockenson is a reasonable sell-high candidate if his recent games have spiked above his season average. Dynasty outlook: T.J. Hockenson (age 28) is in the middle of his productive window. Stable dynasty value. TreVeyon Henderson (age 23) has not yet hit the RB cliff. High dynasty ceiling if volume holds.

Did You Know?

•TreVeyon Henderson outscored T.J. Hockenson by a projected 90 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•TreVeyon Henderson played 17 games in 2025 compared to T.J. Hockenson's 15. That durability gap means TreVeyon Henderson contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•TreVeyon Henderson scored 10 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.6 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at running back.
•T.J. Hockenson saw 66 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the tight end position.
•TreVeyon Henderson is 5 years younger than T.J. Hockenson (23 vs 28), which significantly impacts dynasty league trade value.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

T.J. Hockenson vs TreVeyon Henderson: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	T.J. Hockenson	TreVeyon Henderson
PPG (Half-PPR)	5.8	11.1
Games Played	15	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	87	189
Rushing Yards	0	911
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	53.6
Rushing TDs	0	9
Receptions	51	35
Receiving Yards	438	221
Targets	66	42
Total TDs	3	10
Age	28	23
Experience	6 yrs	-
Bye Week	Week 6	Week 11

Summary

TreVeyon Henderson outscored T.J. Hockenson by 5.3 PPG in 2025 (11.1 to 5.8). That production gap is the baseline, but weekly context shifts the answer. DraftCall analyzes matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and health data to deliver a clear start or sit recommendation backed by real reasoning.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start T.J. Hockenson or TreVeyon Henderson in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, TreVeyon Henderson has the edge at 11.1 PPG compared to T.J. Hockenson's 5.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did T.J. Hockenson and TreVeyon Henderson average in 2025?▾

T.J. Hockenson averaged 5.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 15 games in 2025. TreVeyon Henderson averaged 11.1 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.3 points per game.

When are T.J. Hockenson and TreVeyon Henderson's bye weeks in 2026?▾

T.J. Hockenson (MIN) has a bye in Week 6, and TreVeyon Henderson (NE) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.